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anterior Definition and Meaning in English (anterior definition)

adjective
Synonyms:frontforwardpreceding
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Anterior definition: Describing something that is situated towards the front of the body or a specific organ.

Definitions of Anterior

  1. 1adjective

    Describing something that is situated towards the front of the body or a specific organ.

  2. 2adjective(formal)

    Referring to something that happened or existed before another event or period.

Example Sentences

medical

“The anterior part of the brain controls voluntary movements.”

general

“The anterior events led to the current situation.”

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Anterior definition: Describing something that is situated towards the front of the body or a specific organ.
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'Anterior' translates to 'anterior' in English. Anterior definition: Describing something that is situated towards the front of the body or a specific organ.
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